With the news of the New England Patriots signing running back Ezekiel Elliott on Monday dominating headlines, another deal flew somewhat under the radar.
According to Field Yates, the Patriots signed LB Raekwon McMillan to a one-year extension through the 2024 season. McMillan, who is on injured reserve and won’t play in 2023, can make up to $2.245 million on the new deal.
The New England Patriots re-signed linebacker Raekwon McMillan to a one-year extension worth up to $2.245 million, ESPN reported on Monday. McMillan partially tore his Achilles back in May and will not play this season, but the extension keeps him with New England through the 2024 season.
Raekwon McMillan‘s history of contract extensions doubles as one of the more interesting run of transactions in recent NFL history. For the second time, he has agreed to a Patriots extension ahead of a season in which he will not participate.
The 27-year-old was sent to IR on Thursday after reportedly suffering a partially torn Achilles in practice. For New England Patriots linebacker Raekwon McMillan, the 2023 NFL season ended before it even began.
Raekwon McMillan‘s 2023 season has ended before it even started. The Patriots announced that they’ve placed the linebacker on injured reserve.
While it appears the team has two starters in place already, the position is a low-key need. The New England Patriots’ list of needs is headed by prominent holes at offensive tackle, free safety, or wide receiver.
The 27-year-old will reportedly stay put. The New England Patriots and linebacker Raekwon McMillan have reportedly reached an agreement on a new contract.
The New England Patriots continue to stockpile reserves in advance of the start of the 2023 NFL year. As first reported by The Boston Globe, the Pats have reached an agreement on a new contract with linebacker Raekwon McMillan. Details regarding the terms of the deal have yet to be disclosed.
Jim McBride of the Boston Globe reports that the Patriots are re-signing LB Raekwon McMillan to an undisclosed contract. McMillan, 27, is a former second-round pick of the Dolphins back in 2017.
The veteran linebackers will enter unrestricted free agency in mid-March. Finishing the 2022 season with an 8-9 record and out of the playoffs, the New England Patriots have plenty of work to do to return to postseason contention.
Linebacker Raekwon McMillan scored his first career touchdown to snap a tie and help propel the New England Patriots to a 27-13 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night at Glendale, Ariz.
McMillan tore his ACL before playing in a single game with the Patriots in 2021.
McMillan tore his ACL during training camp last season.
FOXBORO — The New England Patriots list of players set to begin 2022 training camp on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list has been reduced by one.
When the New England Patriots passed on a linebacker early, the expectation was they coveted a name on Day 2. When New England passed on a linebacker completely, there were questions.
Inside linebacker has been the source of plenty of roster turnover this offseason in New England. The team has seen a number of veterans depart recently, leaving them with much uncertainty amongst their current options at the position.
Raekwon McMillan suffered a significant knee injury during a recent practice and will miss the entire 2021 campaign with a torn ACL.
The Dolphins cut linebackers Kiko Alonso and Raekwon McMillan en route to reaching the 53-man max.
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